robin redbreast

noun — 3 senses

robin redbreast

noun

Etymology From the name Robin + redbreast. See robin.

1

UK The European robin.

2

Any robin.

3

UK, Historical, Slang A Bow Street Runner (from the colour of his waistcoat).

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